Pioneer MAHSA University’s Diploma in Physiotherapy is a 3-year programme for students who have completed their SPM or its equivalent, and are committed to a future as a physiotherapist, intent on alleviating physical disabilities and improving the physical human condition.
Students learn to manage and avert the problems that affect the physical functioning of the human body, and to maximize the physical body’s movement and agility, with the primary objective of enabling patients to achieve optimal and maximum independence in movement and function. Students learn proven techniques that help manage disorders of the human body for people of all ages.
In addition, Students learn how to provide treatment and care, while rehabilitating patients with physical and psychological deficiencies. Those enrolled in the course will study subjects such as anatomy, physiology, behavioural science, exercise therapy, electrotherapy, kinesiology and also the communication skills that will enable them to effectively interact with and counsel their patients.
Programme Structure
| YEAR | NAME OF MODULE | MODULE CODE |
| Y1 | S1 | Anatomy & Physiology I | PTAP 4112 |
| Applied Anatomy | PTAN 4114 | |
| Behavioral Science I | PTBS 4112 | |
| Integrated Language Skills | ENG 4112 | |
| U1-Pengajian Malaysia 2 (For Local Students) | MPU 2163 | |
| U1-Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International) | MPU 2143 | |
| Y1 | S2 | Kinesiology I | PTKI 4112 |
| Introduction to Health Care System I | PTHS 41122 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology II | PTAN 4123 | |
| Behavioural Science II | PTBS 4122 | |
| English for Academic Writing | ENG 4122 | |
| U2-Creative and Critical Thinking | MPU 2222 | |
| Y1 | S3 | Kinesiology II | PTKI 4122 |
| Movement Therapy | PTMT 4123 | |
| Electrotherapy I | PTEL 4122 | |
| Y2 | S1 | Electrotherapy II | PTEL 4212 |
| Physiotherapy Skills | PTPS 4212 | |
| Musculoskeletal I | PTMS 4214 | |
| Cardiorespiratory I | PTCR 4213 | |
| Neurology I | PTNE 4212 | |
| U3 -Time Management | MPU 2312 | |
| Y2 | S2 | Musculoskeletal II | PTMS 4224 |
| Cardiorespiratory II | PTCR 4223 | |
| Neurology II | PTNE 4222 | |
| Essentials of Clinical Placement | PTEC 4222 | |
| Elective Placement | PTEP 4213 | |
| Y2 | S3 | Clinical Practice I | PTCP 4228 |
| Y3 | S1 | Neurology III | PTNE 4312 |
| Paediatrics | PTPE 4312 | |
| Women’s Health | PTWH 4312 | |
| Clinical Practice II | PTCP 4318 | |
| Y3 | S2 | Introduction to Health Care System II | PTHS 4312 |
| Sports, Wellness and Fitness | PTSP 4323 | |
| Geriatrics | PTGE 4322 | |
| Clinical Practice III | PTCP 43212 | |
| Y3 | S3 | Co-curricular Project | MPU 2412 |
| Clinical Practice III | PTCP 43212 |
Entry Requirement
- SPM or equivalent with PASS in Bahasa Melayu and English and 5 credits in the following subjects:
- Mathematics
- ONE science subject (Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General Science/Applied Science); and
- Any other THREE subjects (including Bahasa Malaysia and/or English if credits)
- *Having SPM referring to pass SPM with at least pass in Bahasa Melayu and History*
- OR
Pass GCE O-Level or equivalent with PASS in Bahasa Melayu or English and 5 Grade C in the following subjects:- Mathematics
- ONE science subject (Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General Science/Applied Science); and
- Any other THREE subjects (including Bahasa Melayu and/or English if obtained Grade C)
- OR
Certificate (Level 3 MQF) in the field of Health Science with minimum CGPA of 2.75 - OR
Other recognized qualification of equivalence
English proficiency for international student:
- IELTS (4.0)
- TOEFL IBT (30-31)
- TOEFL PBT (397)
- CAM ENG ADV–CAE (160)
- CAM ENG PROF–CPE (180)
- Pearson Test English–PTE (30)
- MUET (Band 2)
Career Opportunities
- Physiotherapy clinics and multidisciplinary clinics (for example, chiropractic clinics)
- Child development centres
- Community health centres
- Fitness centres
- Sport and recreation facilities
- Home care and continuing care facilities
- Hospitals and rehabilitation centres
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